Easy Apple Pie Bars

Name: Easy Apple Pie Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

These delicious apple pie bars give you all the cozy flavors of a classic pie without the stress of making a traditional crust.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 23, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

40 minutes

Total

60 minutes

Serves

If you love the taste of apple pie but want something a bit more casual, these bars are exactly what you need. They feature a buttery shortbread crust that comes together in minutes, so there is no need to worry about rolling out dough or letting it chill in the fridge.

The filling is packed with tender, cinnamon spiced apples and finished with a crunchy, buttery crumb topping. These are perfect for feeding a crowd or just satisfying your own sweet tooth when you want a treat that tastes like home.

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

8Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2
In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, softened butter, egg, and baking powder until a dough forms.
3
Press the dough into the bottom of your prepared pan to create the crust.
4
Toss the sliced apples with 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, then spread them evenly over your crust.
5
In a separate bowl, combine the cold butter, 1/2 cup flour, oats, and brown sugar until the mixture is crumbly.
6
Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples.
7
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the apples are soft.
8
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.

Tips

Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For a special treat, serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce on top.

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